REMIT: Reignite Multilateralism via Technology
The REMIT project, which began in March 2023, aims to strengthen Europe’s influence in global affairs by using technology to promote cooperation among nations. As the world faces increasing challenges from authoritarian governments and the rise of digital platforms, REMIT focuses on revitalizing teamwork between countries. By studying four important areas—digital technology, health biotechnology, security and defense, and financial technology—the project seeks to develop practical recommendations for better policies that protect democracy, boost economies, and tackle major global issues like climate change, inequality, and health crises.
Recently, the project hosted its first public roundtable titled “Geopolitics and the Impact of the New Technologies in the Black Sea Region.” Held at Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania, this event brought together distinguished experts in military, diplomacy, security, and cybersecurity to discuss the EU’s geopolitical strategies in the Black Sea region, especially in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Professor Valentin Naumescu, who moderated the event, emphasized the critical role that advanced technologies play not only in wartime but also in the future of reconstruction and multilateral cooperation.
Prof. Valentin Naumescu (Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai): “It is essential to recognize that technology is geopolitically important not only during wars, but it will also be decisive for the reconstruction, peace, development, and multilateral cooperation of the post-war period.”
Impact
The insights shared during this discussion underscore the societal impact of REMIT, which aims to create a safer and more collaborative world. By encouraging countries to work together and establish shared rules for technology, the project hopes to prevent dominant powers from dictating the future. With support from the European Union and various universities across Europe, REMIT is committed to ensuring that technology is used as a force for good, helping to solve pressing global problems while promoting a united approach among nations.
More info: https://www.remit-research.eu/
